8th Grade 1/7/16 Flashcards
1
Q
Conundrum
A
A dilemma; any problem or puzzle.
2
Q
Covert
A
Secret, hidden, concealed.
3
Q
Poltroon
A
A coward.
4
Q
Brazen
A
Bold, shameless, impudent, also like brass.
5
Q
Lampoon
A
A light, good-humored satire.
6
Q
Boon
A
A timely benefit; a blessing.
7
Q
Strife
A
Bitter conflict; quarrel; fight.
8
Q
Appease
A
To soothe; to pacify or relive by giving into.
9
Q
Paragon
A
A model or pattern of excellence.
10
Q
Escapade
A
An adventurous unconventional act.
11
Q
Diatribe
A
A bitter verbal attack.
12
Q
Offal
A
Waste parts especially of a butchered animal; rubbish.
13
Q
Parley
A
A conference, especially between enemies.
14
Q
Fray
A
Fight scuffle; brawl.
15
Q
Ransack
A
To search throughly; pillage.
